On Books and Writing

Q. Who are your favorite authors?

Q. What are your 5 favorite books of all time?

A. I read several books a week, and tend to go through phases of being in love with a few at a time...currently, I'd say
Like Life, by Lorrie Moore
White Oleander, by Janet Fitch
The Razor's Edge, by Somerset Maugham
What She Saw, by Lucinda Rosenfeld
She's Come Undone, by Wally Lamb

Q. Is there a book you love to reread?

A. Anywhere but Here by Mona Simpson and Birds of America by Lorrie Moore

Q. Do you have one sentence of advice for new writers?

A. Read as much as you can and set a regular routine for writing--and stick with it!